About Fall Lake
Number of accommodations: 38
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (194)
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is highly praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained campsites. Visitors appreciate the beautiful, private wooded sites, excellent bathrooms, and convenient access to the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). While some guests noted issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is described as peaceful and enjoyable, making it a popular destination for repeat visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is highly praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained campsites. Visitors appreciate the beautiful, private wooded sites, excellent bathrooms, and convenient access to the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). While some guests noted issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is described as peaceful and enjoyable, making it a popular destination for repeat visitors.
Review Summary
Adam H
June 23, 2025
Always a great time. Nice private sites and clean bathrooms.
Oksana O
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LAKE
It was the most magical. Clean sites, quiet. Beautiful beaches. Walkable to beach or just exploring the area. Will be back.
Robert R
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: NORL
This is one of the best Forest Service campgrounds that I've ever been in.
Ann C
June 17, 2025
Volunteer hosts are so nice and helpful. Campground and bathrooms are always clean and picked up. Now if we could get rid of the sand flies we’d be in good shape!!
Joel P
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BASS
We camped here because of the location, as mid-way through our stay we took a canoe trip in the Upper Boundaries waters. One surprise: we learned they don't want the trailer left at campsites unoccupied and it would have been fine to just park it in their parking lot, which is a fairly spacious lot near a boat ramp. It would have been great to know that in advance, as it would have saved us some money. The campsites are level and extremely private due to the heavy vegetation, and in general the campground is well maintained. The main complaint we had is that campsites are electric only, which normally would have been okay until we learned they don't even have a dump station. In over 2 years of full-timing, that's the first time we've ever encountered a state or national campground without a dump station.
Pat B
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
Campground was clean and quiet.
Bathroom facilities were as well.
Very well maintained and taken care of from Forrest management to all aspects of the campground.
Roger G
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: NORL
So well kept up and maintained - It's the Staff that makes the difference. Thanks.
Jon & Pam M
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
This campground is absolutely wonderful. Many repeat campers because it is so wonderful. The Vista crew is awesome in maintaining the campground. We look forward to our return.
doreen s
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: NORL
The campgrounds were well staffed with camp hosts, clean, quiet, spacious campsites and nice bathroom/shower facilities. A very nice campground on a beautiful lake right on the edge of the boundary water canoe area, close to the cool little town of Ely... Lots to do and see! I Highly recommend check'n this little gem out!
Paul W
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: NORL
Got day passes for the BWCA and just canoed around the island. Had great weather and so peaceful out in the water with no one around. Camp sites are spaced so you don’t see your neighbors. Would definitely go again.
Location Fall Lake
Address:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Ely, MN, 55731
United States
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 miles North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 miles to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 miles to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 miles to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.9525 / -91.7164
Elevation: 409 feet
Policies & Rules
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The northern portion of Fall Lake near the campground is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildreness, Visitors to the Wilderness are required to be in possession of a valid BWCAW permit, For questions about the specific BWCAW regulations contact the US Forest Service at (218) 365-7600. |
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All reservable sites, except 26, 33 and 41 (tent-only) have electric hookups; sites 5, 10, 15, 16, 18 and 62 have 20, 30 and 50 amp service available |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
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